Mike's Catfish Cafe

High-quality, properly prepared Southern food. My mother, visiting from Chicago, and I had dinner here -- her first catfish dinner. Homemade cole slaw, pinto beans in gravy and hush puppies are delivered to your table immediately. Cole slaw ext ... more

High-quality, properly prepared Southern food. My mother, visiting from Chicago, and I had dinner here -- her first catfish dinner. Homemade cole slaw, pinto beans in gravy and hush puppies are delivered to your table immediately. Cole slaw extremely fresh; 'puppies were exactly right -- no hint of grease either. Catfish was fresh and meaty, with a crunchy breading likewise without a hint of grease or excess oil. My sides were fried okra and french fries. The okra was EXTREMELY fresh, lightly breaded and bore no excess oil. These folks know how to fry things properly. Beverages served in mason jars with handles. (I drink from mason jars at home, without handles, and yes, I'm college educated. They make practical drink glasses.) Service was really personable and efficient -- friendly, cool guy playin' host at the door; waitress very sweet and attentive. Although I live 12 or so miles north of this place, I will absolutely be a return customer. less